Tecumseh inmate suspected of assault on staff

TECUMSEH  – The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services reports an inmate at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution assaulted a staff member Wednesday, resulting in a serious injury. 

 The inmate used his elbow to strike the staff member in the face, injuring his nose and eye. 

 An investigation of the incident has been launched.

Findings will be provided to the county attorney for determination of criminal prosecution.

The NDCS disciplinary process will be utilized with sanctions, such as loss of good time, applied according to the rules and regulations.